AFTER giving the Minda-nao grid the much needed energy following its recent declaration of commercial operations for its second unit, Therma South together with Barangay Binugao LGU and DepEd District of Binugao turned over a total of 18 computers and 3 host PCs to Binugao Central Elementary School, benefiting almost 1,200 pupils.
Through this computer donation, Therma South aims to help bridge the gap on the school’s computer-to-student ratio from 8:1 to a manageable 2:1 (for a class of 50 pupils). This will also provide pupils with enough knowledge on using a computer and be at par with top performing schools in the district.
“We can’t thank the private sector such as Therma South, Inc. enough in bridging the gap to a better public education system. Through their efforts, a brighter and better future is possible for everyone.” Said Dr. Mar-celo Rocco, Technology and Livelihood Program supervisor of Department of Education Davao City during the ceremonial turnover.
AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South is operating a 300-MW baseload power plant on the boundary of Davao City and Davao del Sur. It currently supplies power to more than 20 electric cooperatives and distribution utilities in Mindanao.
It provides a significant portion of the power supply to the cities of Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Gen. San-tos, Zamboanga, Butuan, Kidapawan, Tagum, Koro-nadal, Digos, Pagadian, and Cotabato, among others.
In addition, the plant supplies power to the Davao region; the provinces of Cotabato, Sultan Kudaat, Agusan and Surigao; the Zamboanga peninsula; and parts of Bukidnon and Misamis. (pr)
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